The enemy, after a short but stubborn resistance, fled in confusion, leaving two pieces of artillery, two caissons, and about forty prisoners, representing seven different regiments, a larger number of wounded, and about thirty dead on the field.
Dodge reports on the enemy's retreat and the capture of artillery and prisoners after a fierce battle.
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